The Virginia Point Peninsula Preserve, including the O’Quinn I-45 Estuary Corridor wetlands, is a landscape-level conservation property wholly owned and managed by Scenic Galveston, Inc., a 501(c)3 Galveston-based non-profit organization with the mission of protecting Virginia Point prairies and wetlands for habitat conservation, restoration, and compatible public use. Since 1992, all-volunteer SCENIC GALVESTON (SG) has been making a tangible difference by purchasing, protect

Wetlands are areas of transition between aquatic and terrestrial habitats; they’re the in-betweens of oceans/rivers and land.

For millions of years, sea turtles have contributed to maintaining the health of marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

East End Lagoon Nature Preserve is a nearly 700-acre swath of salt marsh and coastal prairie habitat at the very east end of Galveston.

Artist Boat is a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment.

The East End Lagoon Nature Preserve spans nearly 700 acres and features diverse habitats, including wetlands and coastal prairies.

Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil all year or during certain seasons. They include marshes, swamps, bogs, and similar environme

It was the second week of my junior year and my English teacher had assigned us to define our identity. I like to think I have everything figured out, but wrapping my big personality into a legible sentence was daunting. My name is Moya Joyce Hudson and I’m a white 15-year-old girl from eastern Texas. Both of my parents work their 9 to 5 jobs while I pursue a successful high school career in a comfortable lifestyle. I come back to school with plenty of summer vacation tales f

At first glance, Kai Syng Tan’s colorful tapestry Magic Carpet (2017) is an explosion of colors, patterns, and motifs that draws you into a meandering labyrinth of designs. Your eyes wander from the woven daguerreotype portrait of mathematician Ada Lovelace to a river of text that flows throughout the tapestry. Large written words (like “chimera,” “toes,” and “making”) in shades of purple and pink interpose parts of a scribbled poem (“I run and run and let out an earth-shatte

I know my brain isn’t normal. Do I think I’m neurodivergent? No. But whatever’s going on up there isn’t programmed like the “average bear.” Some shit is wired like a drunk hillbilly that gets the job done. When I was a kid, they told my mom I was crazy smart, but once 3rd grade hit, I was held back. Can I do math? Nope. I still count on my fingers and use a tip calculator everywhere. Hence, the whole holding-me-back thing in school. But I could rip through Stephen King’s IT b

EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES: EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is a statewide program within the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for families with children birth up to age 3, with developmental delays, disabilities or certain medical diagnoses that may impact development. ECI services support families as they learn how to help their children grow and learn. ECI offers free screenings and provides services to children 0-3 www.hhs.texas.g

My friend encouraged me to write an article for this issue on neurodiversity and what Galveston is doing for this community, and my first thought was “not enough” I say this as a fellow neurodivergent of the ADHD flavor and as a working mental health professional in this community. To start, I have a not-so-clinical definition of what it means to be a neurodivergent and why it appears that diagnoses of ADHD, autism and the like are on the rise. Were not meant to be put in the

We all need money to live - a fact of our society for which I have an unending amount of disdain. We are told we have ‘freedom’ with the underlying message of “work or die.” Finding a job that pays a living wage is difficult already, but for autistic individuals it is a waking nightmare. “Autism unemployment was approximately 85% in 2021, and research shows Autistic individuals face higher unemployment rates and social isolation than other disabilities.”1 85% of all diagnosed

A VIBRANT ARTIST BASED IN THE HEART OF GALVESTON,TEXAS, EPITOMIZES THE FUSION OF CREATIVITY, COLOR,AND JOY IN HER ECLECTIC BODY OF WORK. With an unwavering passion for all things imaginative and lively,Cayenne crafts art that is not only thought-provoking but also refreshingly approachable, inviting viewers of all backgrounds to engage with her creations on a personal level. From her renowned clothing, accessory, and accent line,Frilly Pepper, to her captivating found-object

Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) is hosting the 2nd annual Hatchling Hustle on Galveston Island. The Hatchling Hustle is a 5K run and 1 mile fun run on the Babe’s Beach, 6285 Seawall, Galveston, Texas between 61st Street Fishing Pier and Galveston Fishing Pier. This year, the event will occur on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. TIRN is using the Hatchling Hustle to educate the public about the endangered sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico, specifically br

Third Eyeland Party Returns to Galveston Island Brewing! Wanderers of the mind, and seekers of the cosmic unknown, mark your calendars and prepare your souls for a journey like no other! The Third Eyeland Party is back, and it's returning to the mystical shores of Galveston Island Brewing on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. In celebration of their 5th year of awesomeness, Third Eyeland is unleashing an extravaganza of epic proportions, a psychedelic symphony that will ignite you

Birding and Nature Photography Festival April 18-21 Galveston, Texas - Nestled along the Gulf Coast, Galveston boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty and diverse ecosystems, making it a paradise for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts alike. And what better way to immerse yourself in the wonders of the avian world than at the Galveston Feather Fest, Birding and Nature Photography Festival? From April 18th to 21st, this annual event invites visitors to explore the breathtak

Galveston’s Surf and Music Festival goes Galactic Beach Central, 2102 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, Texas 77550 May 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2024 Mark your May the 4th weekend for La Izquierda Surf and Music Fest, aka La Izzy Fest, making its grand return to Beach Central, Galveston, TX, this May 3rd-5th. A stellar lineup of musical guests bring a constellation of the different genres and sounds of the third coast while the waves sport surfers competing for prizes in longboarding and S

Clean Green & Pristine: Because of the Parkboard THE GALVESTON PARK BOARD IS CHARGED WITH DIRECTING TOURISM EFFORTS ON THE ISLAND – IT’S OUR JOB TO BALANCE WHAT’S GOOD FOR VISITORS WITH WHAT’S GOOD FOR RESIDENTS.After all, most of the visitors who come here do so to dip their toes in the Gulf and most of the people who have chosen to live here do so to be close to the water. Keeping the beach environment clean and educating beach goers about its fragility is a top priority fo

The Galveston Juneteenth Festival Committee is proud to announce the much-anticipated celebration of freedom and family fun at the Galveston Juneteenth Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 15th, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This annual event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the African American community. Set against the scenic backdrop of Galveston, Texas, the Galveston Juneteenth Festival prom